John Fenik, Mayor of Perth, Ontario, sent a message of support for the Perth Kilt Run.

It said: “To the citizens of Perth and Kinross, Scotland, I extend my very best wishes on your upcoming second annual Kilt Run. Here in Perth, Ontario, our fourth annual Kilt Run was a resounding success.

“VIPs at this year’s event included the folks from Walkers Shortbread to help us in judging our first ever shortbread baking competition.

“The very popular haggis toss took place once again, and new this year was a wee lads’ and lassies’ 1km race.

“I trust the weather will cooperate on August 10 and wish everyone good luck in the race.”